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Originally Posted by lsmith1508
My husband and I will be driving about 12 hours from NC, and I'm estimating that we will be there around 9-11 nights. I haven't met with Dr. Thompson yet, but I have read so many great things about him that I feel confident in his abilities.
How many follow up appointments did you have? I was told by Della that I would have to do a 3wk, 6wk, 9wk, 6month, and 1 year follow up with them. Was anyone out there able to arrange follow ups to be done locally? It's going to be difficult to travel back and forth that many times, it will get expensive very quickly.
Has anyone had venous TOS surgery? How long before you were able to go back to work? I don't have an office job, therefore I won't be able to 'ease in' when going back to work.
Thanks for your input!
Laura
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Laura,
I had surgery with Dr Thomppson on 10/4/12 and was released to back to work on 12/24/12 with restrictions. No lifting, pulling, pushing anything over 5 lbs, also no overhead work.
Also, BJH has a facility called the Barnes Lodge for low cost stays if you are interested, see their website.
I have now made 4 trips to St Louis with another scheduled in April,.
Regis